Pulled Pork & Pickle Sourdough Sandwich If you need restaurant quality food prepared as quick as it takes to make a cup of coffee, the Menumaster MXP Speed Oven is the perfect solution for you. The MXP combines microwave, convection and infra-red heat to cook menu items up to 15 times faster than a convection […]

If there’s one thing you crave in the middle of summer, when you’re thinking of your beach body and sweating in the summer heat: it’s eating healthy and fresh. A great pre-made item for your takeaway counter could be healthy and fresh rice paper rolls. The best thing is you can put almost anything in […]

Want to spice up your Scrambled Eggs this Summer? This simple, tasty recipe from Nigella Lawson’s “Nigella Express” collection is the perfect way to add a bit of pazzaz to your standard Scrambled Eggs menu item. Source: www.nigella.com/recipes/mexican-scrambled-eggs (printable recipe available) Mexican Scrambled Eggs This is not only the best way […]

Are you after a special little December treat to get your customers in the holiday spirit? How about these little balls of joy? So easy to make, and sold out of your cake fridge, could be a fun Aussie Summer treat! “Would you like a ball of chocolate happiness with your coffee today Sir?” […]

Freezoccino – Making Summer Great Making the most of your Summer ice-blended beverage menu is so easy with Cappuccine Australia’s exceptionally delicious powder beverage mixes. Since 1991 Cappuccine’s innovative flavour discoveries have captured customers’ imaginations time and time again with their vast range of specialty beverages. Be tempted by more than 20 incredible stand-alone flavours […]

If I said these had no confectionary sugar in them, you wouldn’t know it. By removing the moisture from the strawberries you enhance their natural sweeteners, making this cheat less of a treat but even tastier. Ingredients ¾ punnet strawberries, topped and quartered ½ cup quinoa flakes (can also use oats) 1½ cups almond meal […]

Mixed Berry & Basil Yoghurt Smoothie Berry infused smoothies have always been a popular choice on beverage menus and as the demand for new smoothies grows so does the flavour variations of the berry classic. Berries are already packed with flavour and adding something extra gives it that little ‘something special’ for example add a […]

Freezoccino – Making Summer Great Making the most of your Summer ice-blended beverage menu is so easy with Cappuccine Australia’s exceptionally delicious powder beverage mixes. Since 1991 Cappuccine’s innovative flavour discoveries have captured customers’ imaginations time and time again with their vast range of specialty beverages. Be tempted by more than 20 incredible stand-alone flavours […]

A little bit sweet with a touch of fruit The Art of Blend Exquisite White Chocolate is the ideal white chocolate base – suitable for being served on its own or mixed with any additional flavours – salted caramel, raspberries, almonds and even coffee. With a creamy mouth feel and the versatility of being served […]

Making the most of your Summer ice-blended beverage menu is so easy with Cappuccine Australia’s exceptionally delicious powder beverage mixes. Since 1991 Cappuccine’s innovative flavour discoveries have captured customers’ imaginations time and time again with their vast range of specialty beverages. Be tempted by more than 20 incredible stand-alone flavours – from everyone’s favourite Freezoccino […]

Freezoccino – Making Summer Great Making the most of your Summer ice-blended beverage menu is so easy with Cappuccine Australia’s exceptionally delicious powder beverage mixes. Since 1991 Cappuccine’s innovative flavour discoveries have captured customers’ imaginations time and time again with their vast range of specialty beverages. Be tempted by more than 20 incredible stand-alone flavours […]

Perfect combination of chocolate and fruit flavours The Art Of Blend Exquisite White Chocolate provides the perfect beverage building base to create the most premium and gourmet blended, hot and chilled beverages. Created using the finest ingredients from around the world, the Exquisite White Chocolate base has a unique balance of premium white chocolate flavour […]

Making the most of your Summer ice-blended beverage menu is so easy with Cappuccine Australia’s exceptionally delicious powder beverage mixes. Since 1991 Cappuccine’s innovative flavour discoveries have captured customers’ imaginations time and time again with their vast range of specialty beverages. Be tempted by more than 20 incredible stand-alone flavours – from everyone’s favourite Freezoccino […]

It doesn’t take a genius to eat a bagel for breakfast, but this veggie-heavy combo is worth trying: cream cheese, tomatoes, capers, red onions, and sprouts. Ingredients: 1 bagel, sliced and toasted (plain, everything, or any other flavor) cream cheese (You could also mix in 1 Tablespoon sun-dried tomato pesto to 8 oz of cream […]

It’s official, the summer months are fast approaching as is the heat and humidity that goes along with it. But relax, The Art of Blend makes creating a seasonally inspired beverage menu so much easier, with our range of profitable, affordable, creative and easy to make smoothie and frappe beverages. The warmer months are the […]

The Art of Blends Aromatic Spiced Chai beverage powder has a spiced enriched creamy flavour like no other. Created using a gourmet blend of the best exotic spices from Australia and the world including cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and clove, the Art of Blend Aromatic Spiced Chai beverage base is the perfect addition to every […]

Italian Style Hot Chocolate The Art of Blend beverages powders cater for every occasion – the cooler months included. A range of The Art of Blend blends can be enjoyed as hot beverages, including the latest beverage blend Italian Style Hot Chocolate. The Italian Style Hot Chocolate differs from traditional chocolate powders, with an Italian […]

Once you have perfected this cake you can add so much more to it. It is chocolatey, high in fibre from the chia seeds and packed with lots of protein – not too sweet and a total tastebud pleaser! You only need a bowl and a whisk to get the job done. To make it extra special remember to make the raw chocolate […]

Whether it’s a tasty omelette to kickstart the day, or a lunch time fritter to fuel the afternoon ahead, eggs are an essential cafe menu item that will have customers coming back for a hearty, tasty meal. Sunny Queen Meal Solutions has introduced a range of new, on trend flavours to its unique, frozen, ready […]

International Women’s Coffee Alliance (Australian Chapter Formation) The proposed coffee tour to Far North Queensland is now a reality with a 5-day itinerary now available. It’s scheduled for the week straight after Easter from Tuesday 29th March to Saturday 2nd April and will includes… 5 coffee plantations (NQ Gold, Skybury, Jacques, Howe Farming and […]

Insurance, a necessary investment Insurance is a commodity that people either love, or hate. In recent natural disasters in Australia, some have seen insurance as a godsend, assisting to get their businesses back up and running. Others see it as being “unnecessary” and some still have the opinion that “it will never happen to me”. […]

Whether it’s fuel for your customers’ busy day ahead, or an oasis away from the daily grind, you can stand out from your competitors with a 100% real egg product that will surprise and delight your customers without the lengthy wait that comes with cracking and cooking eggs. Ready to thaw and use in minutes, […]

Go Green when it comes to adding smoothies to your menu – this is one trend that has some nutritional and health cred behind it. Adding green vegetables and fruit to your youghurt smoothie is an ideal way to achieve the daily fruit and vegetable requirements while also meeting that on-the-go lifestyle customers have today. […]

One of the new cafés opened over the past five years, as the focus on quality coffee continues in Malaysia, is The Good Golly Miss Molly café. This café has its hands full when it comes to customers. Located in Millennium Square, Jalan 14/1, Seksyen 14, 46100 Petaling Jaya, Selangor (that’s Kuala Lumpur to you), […]

When poached eggs are this easy to make, why stop at breakfast? Cracking, cooking and serving hundreds of fresh eggs have, until now, kept the much loved poached egg meal off many cafe and catering menus due to the time and diligence needed in a busy kitchen. To combat this, the chefs behind one of […]

Avocado & Cucumber Yoghurt Smoothie Go Green when it comes to adding smoothies to your menu – this is one trend that has some nutritional and health cred behind it. Adding green vegetables and fruit to your youghurt smoothie is an ideal way to achieve the daily fruit and vegetable requirements while also meeting that […]

Our Café Bounce balls are a tasty and nutritious snack for those of us with on the go lifestyles. However, lately we have also been experimenting with how to use them in the kitchen. We got together with our friend Sara Fogarty, a qualified chef, to collaborate on a delicious holiday recipe featuring the Cashew […]

A little bit sweet and a little bit salty – White Chocolate Salted Caramel With a distinct white chocolate flavour and a creamy mouth feel and the versatility of being served hot, cold or over ice, The Art of Blend Exquisite White Chocolate is a profitable premium beverage powder. While serving a white chocolate beverage […]

Certain flavours just go together – chocolate & mint, peanut butter & jelly and caramel & white chocolate. More recently sweet and savoury flavour profiles are sweeping the beverage market especially when it comes to frappe flavours and nothing can be more popular than chocolate and peanut butter. Chocolate & Peanut Butter are the epitome […]

EXQUISITE WHITE CHOCOLATE Enjoy it Hot With a distinct and unique flavour of creamy white chocolate, The Art of Blend Exquisite White Chocolate is a profitable premium beverage powder. A classic blend of white chocolate flavour combined with the mouth feel and creaminess of a top-rate beverage, Exquisite White Chocolate is enjoyed both cold and […]

Chai Tea is one of the oldest beverages in the world, and with its added health benefits and spicy flavour it has become one of the most popular beverages in the past few years. The Art of Blend Aromatic Spiced Chai is a speciality beverage base made with 11+ traditional spices. It was developed using […]

The Art of Blend presents Creative Yoghurt Smoothie Base The demand for smoothies in the beverage market has grown significantly over the past 5 years, driven mostly by customers who are seeking out healthier alternative in their diet. The Creative Yoghurt Smoothie base from The Art of Blend beverage range is a versatile premium smoothie […]

So you’re known for great coffee, but what about your food offering? Do you have a sandwich on your menu that causes the same sort of queues that your morning caffeine junkies are forming every day? Would you like to see them back again later in the day with that same crazed look in their […]

It’s the perfect time of year for a thirst-slacking beer and with the almost endless variety of beers available today, you don’t have to look far to find one that will match your taste buds and many of the dishes you may be offering up on your menu. Beer Match The Chancer Golden Ale – […]

No longer a new concept in this day and age, gluten free products on cafÉ and restaurant menus are not only common, but are essential if you want to cover the needs of your customers. But what does it mean? Gluten is a protein compound found in foods or produce derived from wheat. It is […]

So you’re known for great coffee, but what about your food offering? Do you have a sandwich on your menu that causes the same sort of queues that your morning caffeine junkies are forming every day? Would you like to see them back again later in the day with that same crazed look in their […]

Bread is often the defining factor of a sandwich; it can make it or break it. Bread needs to match and fit in with the fillings, whilst never overwhelming them; bread can be the star that flies under the radar. Gone are the days where the ‘white, wholemeal or multigrain’ option trifecta was enough. Consumers […]

In following the theme of my previous articles on Specialty Beverages, I have decided to look at the versatility of the DaVinci Gourmet product offering in your business … specifically, the DaVinci Gourmet Coffee Shots. As mentioned in previous articles, a venture into the specialty beverage business will undoubtedly require an additional investment of money […]

Following the highly successful launch of Beef Masterpieces, Lamb Masterpieces provides chefs with the inspiration and information they need to master cuts of lamb not often seen on menus. Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) has launched the second phase of their foodservice red meat revolution: Lamb Masterpieces – Volume 02. What do Andy Warhol and […]

Beer & Food The perfect match With the almost endless variety of beers available today, it’s possible to find a beer to suit every occasion, every mood and most importantly, every food. In fact, one of the most enjoyable aspects of beer is the pleasure to be found in pairing it with a great meal. […]

Differentiate from the competition and retain customers During the spring of 1993, a Sydney chef called Hank became Hank’s Jam…well, not literally of course, but that’s when Hank started making his own Rich Orange Marmalade for a handful of breakfast regulars at inner city restaurants and cafés. Word of this tasty new marmalade spread quickly […]

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